Microsoft and Oracle Strengthen Cloud Partnership with Major Updates to Oracle Database@Azure

Published: Sep 10, 2024

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Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft and Oracle announced updates that enhance the Oracle Database@Azure service.
  • Oracle Database@Azure is getting a new Sentinel integration for enhanced security monitoring of Oracle databases.
  • The service will expand from 6 to 21 global regions by the end of 2024.

Microsoft and Oracle have announced a slew of updates for the Oracle Database@Azure service. This solution allows customers to run Oracle Database workloads within the Microsoft Azure environment.

Microsoft has announced the public preview of new Fabric integration with OCI GoldenGate. Microsoft Fabric is a new analytics and data platform that combines various services like Power BI, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Factory. On the other hand, OCI GoldenGate is a real-time data integration and replication service that is offered by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

“The combination of OCI GoldenGate’s continuous, low-latency data availability in Microsoft Fabric’s comprehensive data and analytics tools, like Power Bl and Copilot, enables customers to connect their essential data sources — both Oracle and non-Oracle — to drive better insights and decision-making,” said Brett Tanzer, Vice President, Product Management for the Azure Solutions & Ecosystem Team.

Oracle Database@Azure integration with Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft has introduced a new integration between Oracle Database@Azure and Microsoft Sentinel. This new integration allows organizations to extend their threat intelligence tools in order to protect Oracle Exadata Database Service and the infrastructure supporting Oracle Database@Azure and the Oracle Database services.

Furthermore, Microsoft has launched new Oracle Database@Azure’s certifications for privacy, payment services, and healthcare. These certifications are designed to help customers meet regulatory requirements.

Microsoft and Oracle Strengthen Cloud Partnership with Major Updates to Oracle Database@Azure
Oracle Database@Azure regional expansion (Image Credit: Microsoft)

Microsoft has announced that the Oracle Zero Data Loss Autonomous Recovery Service is now generally available for businesses. This data protection solution is designed for Oracle Database@Azure users running Oracle Exadata Database. Additionally, Microsoft announced the general availability of support for Oracle Autonomous Database on Oracle Database@Azure.

Lastly, Microsoft and Oracle are expanding the Oracle Database@Azure service from six multizone regions to 21 worldwide by the end of the year. The companies will also launch 11 disaster recovery-only zones, and you can find more information on this support page.

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